Being MotoVlogger

Bajaj Auto today announced registering a total growth of 30 per cent during the month of July 2018, with 400,343 vehicles, against the 307,727 units the company sold during the same month last year. The company's two-wheeler business also saw a considerable growth of 25 per cent with 332,680 vehicles, compared to the 265,182 two-wheelers sold in July 2017. On the other hand, last month, the company's commercial vehicle sales grew to 67,663 units, against 42,545 units sold in July 2017, registering a growth of a massive 59 per cent, the highest-ever for Bajaj . Also Read: Bajaj Auto Profit Grows 21 Per Cent In First Quarter Of 2018-19 Two-wheeler sales in the domestic market alone rose to 201,433 vehicles, registering a growth of 22 per cent compared to the 164,915 bikes sold during the same month last year. Two-wheeler exports during this July grew by 31 per cent to 131,247 units, against the 100,267 bikes exported from India in July 2017. On the other hand, Bajaj's comme...

It was just yesterday that Harley-Davidson announced that it's working on introducing bikes in the 250-500cc range. the company will be entering into a strategic partnership with an Asia-based two-wheeler company for manufacturing the 250 cc- 500 cc motorcycles, without mentioning who the new partner will be. The company has categorically mentioned that this new product will be brought to India with intent of further broadening the customer access to Harley-Davidson motorcycles and also fuel the company's growth in India. This announcement certainly seems to have taken a toll on the share prices of Royal Enfield's parent company Eicher Motors. Today, the shares of Eicher Motors fell by as much as 2.84 per cent which is a big drop for the company. Also Read: Harley-Davidson Announces 250cc-500cc motorcycles For Asian Markets Royal Enfield posted strong sales of 74,477 units in June 2018, a growth of 18 per cent year on year. In fact exports grew by 27 per cent in June comp...

A camouflaged test mule of the upcoming Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 was recently spotted testing in India, and for the first time around the bike has been spied with alloy wheels. In fact, the bike appears to be running on the same 17-inch KTM orange alloys that currently do duty on the 390 Duke . While globally, the bike is available only with spoked wheels, this is a possible indication that the company might consider alloy wheels for the India-spec model, however, right now it's too soon to confirm the possibility. Bajaj Auto has already confirmed that the Husqvarna brand will be launched in India during the 2018-19 financial year, most likely in early 2019. The two-wheeler maker hasn't officially announced the product line for the Indian market yet, but the two suitors for us are the Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401. The names translate to 'Black Arrow' and 'White Arrow' respectively and prototype models of both the bikes have been spotted in India . The bik...

The Harley-Davidson Streetfighter, which will be one of the three new models launched in 2020 by the American motorcycle manufacturer, has been designed by Harley-Davidson 's Senior Designer Chetaan Shedjale. Carandbike has learnt that Shedjale is the man behind the radical new design of the muscular Streetfighter which will be powered by an all-new 975 cc v-twin engine. Harley-Davidson has announced ambitious plans for 2020, announcing three new models, the Pan America adventure tourer, the Streetfighter and a Custom bobber. Aesthetically, all three models are different from the current crop of Harley-Davidson's signature heritage cruiser designs. The Streetfighter is perhaps one of the most striking new models announced by the American motorcycle manufacturer. Also Read: Harley-Davidson Announces 250-500 cc Motorcycle For Asia (Harley-Davidson Streetfighter designed by Chetaan Shedjale) Also Read: Harley-Davidson Announces Three New Motorcycles For 2020 In a video re...

Ducati India will launch the Ducati Scrambler 1100 in India very soon, in all likelihood, by the first half of August. A Carandbike reader has sent us these exclusive spy shots of the Ducati Scrambler 1100 in India, and the launch of the bigger Scrambler 1100 is imminent. The Scrambler 1100 will be the top-of-the-line, large displacement model in the Ducati Scrambler series. The Scrambler 1100 will address a section of riders who want a Scrambler which is a little bigger and more performance oriented than the standard Ducati Scrambler which has been on sale for some time now. Globally, the Ducati Scrambler 1100 is available in three variants - the standard Ducati Scrambler 1100, the Scrambler 1100 Special and the Scrambler 1100 Sport. In India too, all three variants are expected to be offered. (The 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 is expected to be priced between Rs. 11-12 lakh ex-showroom) The Scrambler 1100 is powered by the 1,079 cc, air-cooled L-twin from the Ducati Monster 1100,...

Harley-Davidson has announced a series of new models including an all-new 250-500 cc motorcycle targeted specifically at India and other emerging Asian markets, which will be launched by 2022. Sources in Hero MotoCorp have confirmed to Carandbike that the company is not working on any product plan with Harley-Davidson. Now, TVS Motor Company has a joint development collaboration with BMW Motorrad , Triumph Motorcycles has already announced small displacement motorcycles for India, and Asia, which will be developed with Bajaj Auto . On its part, Harley-Davidson has refused to divulge any more details about future products, and refused to comment on who will be its strategic partner in India or in the Asian region. "We intend to enter into a strategic alliance in Asia to expedite market entry and increase brand access and volume, bridge to our larger motorcycles, leverage a world-class partner's manufacturing scale and retail footprint and enable an accessible price point f...

Harley-Davidson has made a major announcement, confirming that it is working on a brand new small capacity motorcycle for Asia and especially for India. The big news here is that Harley-Davidson will be entering into a strategic partnership with an Asia-based two-wheeler company for manufacturing the 250 cc- 500 cc motorcycles, without mentioning who the new partner will be. TVS Motor Company has partnered with BMW, Bajaj Auto has announced a partnership with Triumph Motorcycles! So could we also see Harley-Davidson partnering with an Indian two-wheeler manufacturer in the future? We do sense a high possibility of that happening. Also Read: Harley-Davidson Announces 3 New Motorcycles; One Is An Adventure Bikes The company has categorically mentioned that this new product will be brought to India with intent of further broadening the customer access to Harley-Davidson motorcycles and also fuel the company's growth in India. The company has already been very successful with the S...

Harley-Davidson has announced a complete overhaul of its motorcycle range by venturing into new segments, including an all-new adventure touring model by 2020. Also in the pipeline are two more models, including a middleweight streetfighter and a new Custom model. Harley-Davidson says the company will introduce a "new modular 500 cc to 1250 cc middleweight platform of motorcycles that spans three distinct product spaces and four displacements." The first of these models will be Harley-Davidson's first adventure touring motorcycle, the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250. For 2020, Harley-Davidson has planned three models in all - the Pan America 1250, a 1250 cc Custom model, designed on the lines of a Bobber, as well as a Streetfighter with a 975 cc engine. All three models are expected to be launched by 2020. Harley-Davidson has already released images of the prototypes, but the production models may have changes in the features and design. There seem to be no moving away...

The 200 cc to 300 cc segment of motorcycles is one of the largest growing two-wheeler segments in India. And with more and more offerings coming up every year, customers who are looking for a motorcycle which straddles between being sporty and practical have more options to choose from. The 200 cc bikes in India are fast becoming popular, especially with the youth who want a motorcycle that offers decent enough performance without being too heavy on the pocket in terms of price and fuel economy. Here is our list of best 200 cc bikes in India. Also Read: Best 150 cc Bikes In India Bajaj Pulsar NS200 (2017 Bajaj Pulsar NS200) The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is one of most popular 200 cc bikes in India. First introduced in 2012, the Pulsar NS200 has been a decent-selling model from Bajaj and since then has got a generation update. The 2017 model gets ABS as an option and is priced at a slight premium than on the non-ABS version. The Pulsar NS200 gets a 199.5 cc single-cylinder engine whic...

India Kawasaki Motor (IKM) has discontinued the Versys 1000 tourer from the country, following low demand. The range-topping tourer from the Japanese bike maker never received the BS-IV upgrade, which was introduced in April last year and dealers say no new stock was delivered in the following months. The remaining stocks were sold out last year itself and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 has now been removed from the product listing on the manufacturer's website as well. That said, the bike maker continues to retail the Versys X-300 and the Versys 650 in the country that are doing relatively well. The Kawasaki Versys 1000, despite being an extremely capable offering, is not seen as the ideal adventure tourer when compared to the Triumph Tiger 1200 , BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and Honda Africa Twin . The kerb weight of 239 kg and a seat height of 845 mm, made it a heavy and tall bike for the Indian rider, making it a difficult bike to hop on to. In contrast, the competition offers far more...

Hero MotoCorp, the country's largest two-wheeler maker is planning to launch new scooters and motorcycles in Iran and Turkey as part of its global expansion strategy. Talking about the company's global expansion plans, Hero said, "In the Middle East, the company plans to launch new products in scooters and entry and premium bike segments in the regional markets, including Turkey and Iran." In addition to that, the home-grown two-wheeler manufacturer is also working on increasing its presence in South Asia. Hero MotoCorp aims at increasing its share in the 100 cc and 125 cc segment in South Asia, and for that company will use its manufacturing plant in Bangladesh, coupled with flexible manufacturing processes to improve its share in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Furthermore, with new product launches in premium segments scooters and motorcycles, Hero also hopes to see the company inch up its market share in Nepal and Sri Lanka in the coming year. Currently, Hero ...

After a hiatus of over a year and a half, the Hero Karizma ZMR has been silently re-launched in the country, the company's website reveals. The 2018 Hero Karizma ZMR is available in two variants - standard and dual tone, and is priced at Rs. 1.08 lakh and Rs. 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively. Dealerships too have begun accepting bookings for the 2018 Karizma ZMR, even though the model is yet to reach the outlets for display. The former flagship offering from Hero MotoCorp was pulled off shelves last year after failing to receive the BS-IV update, following slumping sales since its comprehensive revision in 2014. The Hero Karizma enjoyed a cult following since its launch in 2003 and was one of the most popular offering for motorcycle enthusiasts in the entry-level performance segment. The bike for the longest time remained a close rival to the Bajaj Pulsar 220F in both performance and sales. However, the rising competition and the lack of updates meant the bike couldn...

Team Classic Suzuki has unveiled a one-off Suzuki GSX-R1000R in classic retro race colours inspired by the design of the early Suzuki GSX-R750, most notably with the blue stripes across the fairing. The GSX-R1000R Team Classic Suzuki replica gets the same livery and sponsor graphics on the fairings, including title sponsor Suzuki Vintage Parts. The bike also gets a number of genuine accessory parts, including brake and clutch lever guards, engine case savers, carbon frame cover, pillion seat cowl, fuel cap trim, carbon air intakes, double bubble screen, axle sliders and paddock stand bobbins. (The bike features classic Suzuki racing livery) For now, the Team Classic Suzuki GSX-R1000R is a one-off example, but reports suggest that Suzuki will consider market feedback and a limited edition model may be considered for production. Team Classic Suzuki is the UK-based classic race team of the Japanese brand, using earlier Suzuki models in various classic endurance races. (The bike is...

The latest instalment of the Mission Impossible movie series has a motorcycle chase sequence in the heart of Paris, and it seems Tom Cruise has done all the stunts himself, without a helmet, or a safety rig. The 56-year-old star has been known to do many of his stunts himself in earlier Mission Impossible films as well, including several bike chase sequences like the one in the last film, riding a BMW S1000RR in Morocco, and in one of the earlier films riding a Triumph Speed Triple . This time around, Cruise seems to have outdone his earlier motorcycle stunts, and had to perform the chase sequence himself, without even basic safety gear, like a helmet. "I spent a lot of time training for the motorcycle stunts," said Cruise in the video. "We had a safety rig for this challenging shot, and that rig just didn't work. So, I said, we gotta roll, we gotta go, and we gotta shoot. I said, put the camera and get the pursuit, and I'll come around this corner as fast as t...

Price of Piaggio's new special edition Vespa Notte 125 has been revealed and our sources say that scooter will go on sale in India at Rs. 70,285 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Vespa Notte 125 was first showcased early this year at the Auto Expo and was expected to be launched in India in 2018 itself. While the company is yet to officially launch the scooter, dealers have started accepting booking for the new Vespa Notte 125 for a token of Rs. 5,000 and expect the deliveries to start from the first week of August. The Vespa Notte 125 is inspired by the GTS Super Notte 125, which is part of Piaggio's global line-up, although, the India-spec model will be based on the standard 125cc Vespa scooter . The word Notte, in Italian, translates into 'Night' and to signify its name, the scooter gets an all-black treatment, right from the matte black paint job, mirrors, alloy wheels and the seat among others. In fact, visually, the Vespa Notte 125 very different from the bright coloured...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has launched the 2018 model of the Aviator at a price of Rs. 55,157 (ex-showroom, Delhi) just a day after the company launched the 2018 Honda Activa i. The Aviator has been updated with features such as LED headlamp and position lamp, 4-in-1 lock which can be used to turn the ignition and open the seat as well, a metal protector for the muffler and a retractable hook near the floorboard. Along with the added features, the 2018 Aviator will also now be offered in a new colour scheme, which is the Pearl Spartan Red along with three existing colours which are Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Amazing White and Matte Selene Silver Metallic. The 2018 Aviator is offered in three variants which are standard, alloy drum and alloy disc. Also Read: 2018 Honda Activa i Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 50,010 Speaking on the availability of 2018 Aviator, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India...

Triumph Motorcycles India flagged off the second edition of its Tiger Trails experience, a ride to the Spiti valley spread over 5 days, starting from Shimla on July 22, and ending in Manali on July 27. As many as 20 Triumph Tiger customers are participating in the second edition of the Tiger Trails, and will experience different terrains and challenges along the way. The Tiger Trails ride cum training program is designed for adventure riders seeking to explore the limits of their own capabilities and their bikes on the rough terrain of the Spiti valley in the Himalayas. "With over 900 Tiger customers in the country Triumph Motorcycles does not just deliver great motorcycles, we also create an ecosystem in which the rider is equipped with the skill sets to ride deftly and safely. Our initiatives like the Triumph Tiger Trails and Tiger Training Academies have had an overwhelming response across India. With the recent introduction of the all new Tiger 800 and the Tiger 1200, the ga...

All 13 Ducati Panigale V4 S superbikes are being auctioned on eBay and the bids are open till July 28. The bikes were raced by Ducati's star riders at the World Ducati Week, the biennial event at the Misano World Circuit. Riders from Ducati's MotoGP and WSBK teams, as well as Ducati icon and Australian championship rider Troy Bayliss participated in the Race of Champions, which was won by Ducati test rider Michele Pirro. Each of the 13 bikes have the rider's race livery and is individually signed by the rider. Here's a video of the Race of Champions from World Ducati Week 2018: So far, the bike used by Troy Bayliss is attracting the maximum number of bids and has already crossed 1,20,000 Euros. The prices of the other twelve bikes that Ducati has put on sale remain more or less same unchanged. Bids for the bike used by Andrea Dovizioso stopped at 45,100 Euros, while the one used by Jorge Lorenzo has garnered 41,500 Euros. The auction will end on Saturday, July 28, so ...

Honda may introduce two new 650 cc motorcycles, including a new iteration of the Honda Hornet, the original 600 cc naked which has been quite popular in Europe and America. In an interview to French magazine, Moto Revue, Fabrice Recoque, director of the motorcycle division of Honda France has confirmed that Honda will be introducing two new middleweight models, possibly around 650 cc. While Recoque hasn't shared any details of what the bikes will be called, he has said in so many words, that one of the bikes could possibly be a new version of the middleweight Honda Hornet. To a question if Honda has dropped the idea of bringing back the Hornet, Recoque denied it and said instead that two new middleweight bikes will be launched soon, without confirming if it will be called the Hornet. "Our roadster strategy will be established in two phases," he said. "Medium term we will have a new bike which will be about 650 cc and that will be presented in the coming months. I c...

The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition finally went on sale after much anticipation on July 25, 2018 and managed to create a new sales record in the process. The limited edition motorcycle restricted to just 250 units was sold out in less than three minutes or 178 seconds of the sale going live on the bike maker's website at 4.00 pm. The Royal Enfield Pegasus Edition is the manufacturer's new limited edition offering with only 1000 units to be produced globally. The 250 units were allocated for the Indian market. The Pegasus Edition is priced at Rs. 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), and is by far the most expensive offering from the company. Also Read: Royal Enfield Announces New Sale Date For Pegasus Edition Speaking on the record sale of the Pegasus Edition, Royal Enfield - President, Rudratej Singh said, "The sale for Pegasus motorcycles has shown the tremendous aspiration to own brand Royal Enfield once again. Beyond all expectations, the sale of 250 limited e...

The market for commuter motorcycles is huge in India and despite that increasing popularity of scooters in the same category, motorcycles continue to command massive volumes. The 125 cc commuter segment in particular, offers a good mix of power, economy and lower cost of running which works well for most buyers in urban and semi-urban markets. No wonder then, the segment is quite popular across multiple markets in the country and the older offerings here continue to be most popular too. With options from Hero, Honda, Yamaha and Bajaj, here is a look at the top 125 cc bikes that rule the segment in India . 1. Honda CB Shine SP (The Honda CB Shine SP looks stylish and has a premium appeal to it) The Honda CB Shine is the world's most selling 125 cc motorcycle, and a good chunk of those volumes come from India. The Shine brand is extremely popular in the executive commuter segment and the sharp looks and reliable engine, make this one the default choice for many. With two main ...

The World Ducati Week is the international gathering that brings the Ducati community together every two years. And this time around, it was a record turnout, with 91,596 attendees in the three days of the 10th World Ducati Week, meeting at the Misano World Circuit "Marco Simoncelli". The record number of participants exceeded the previous record of 81,000 attendees in the 2016 edition of the World Ducati Week. Participants from over 73 countries travelled to attend the event, which included meetings and autograph sessions with Ducati riders, riding courses and test rides of new motorcycles, among other events. (Ducati riders from as many as 73 countries participated in the World Ducati Week 2018) The 10th edition of the World Ducati Week also included technical courses at Ducati University, performances by stunt riders, and laps on the track. The Monster Village celebrated the iconic bike's 25th anniversary, and the colourful "Land of Joy" featured the Du...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has introduced the updated Activa-i for 2018, priced at Rs. 50,010 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2018 Honda Activa-i scooter comes with cosmetic upgrades and new colour options over the previous version and also gets a marginal price hike. The Activa-i joins the list of updated models in Honda's two-wheeler fleet. The company had announced earlier this year that it will be rolling out upgrades for 18 of its existing models in FY2018-19, while one new two-wheeler will also be launched in the current fiscal. (The 2018 Honda Activa-i continues to use the same 109 cc engine with 8 bhp) With respect to the upgrades, the 2018 Honda Activa-i comes with a revised instrument cluster, metallic exhaust muffler, front storage hook and new body graphics. The four-in-one ignition feature, first introduced on the Honda Grazia last year and subsequently in other Honda scooters, also makes it to the 2018 Activa-i. As part of the 2018 update, the scooter g...

In the second quarter of 2018, Harley-Davidson sold 3,000 fewer motorcycles worldwide than it did in the second quarter of 2017, a decline of 3.6 per cent. In all, in the April to June period of 2018, Harley-Davidson sold 78,428 motorcycles, compared to 81,388 motorcycles in the same period in 2017. Harley-Davidson's international sales however continue to grow, even though marginally, with a 0.7 per cent growth in the second quarter. In Harley-Davidson's most significant international region, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), sales grew by 3.6 per cent. In a news release, Harley-Davidson focussed on new products, broader access and stronger dealers. According to Harley-Davidson President and CEO Matt Levatich, the new strategy will inspire future riders who "are not even thinking about two-wheeled freedom." "We will take bold actions that better leverage our vast capabilities and competitive firepower - excellence in product development, manufacturin...

The 150cc motorcycle segment is one of the most popular bike segments after the commuter class motorcycles. And within this segment, the premium 150cc motorcycles attract a lot of interest. In recent times, the 150cc segment has in fact gone on to include bikes with slightly more displacement - from 150cc, 155cc and 160cc - as several bikes in this list demonstrate.These are bikes which have stylish looks, decent fuel performance and good performance as well and cater to college-going youth and even young executives. Here's a look at our pick of the top five 150cc bikes in India (Suzuki Gixxer) 1. Suzuki Gixxer The Suzuki Gixxer is one of the most popular motorcycle models for the Japanese manufacturer in India. Sharp and distinctive design, impressive performance and handling make it one of the best 150-160cc motorcycles currently on sale in India. The Gixxer's styling is not ground-breaking, but the muscular, sculpted naked street looks work well, giving it a robust ...

It all started with the launch of the Honda Activa in 2001, the emergence of the automatic scooters in India. In financial year 2017, sales of scooters crossed the 5.6 million mark and scooter sales and scooters sales have been growing at a steady rate till date. Today, the prospective scooter buyer is spoilt for choice with almost all major two-wheeler manufacturer offering not one, but several models in the scooter space. Clearly, automatic scooters are here to stay, and will continue to be favoured by commuters in cities and towns across India. Here's a look at the best scooters that you can buy in India. FY2017 sales figures of the best scooters in India Sr no. Scooter Sales Numbers For FY2017 1 Honda Activa 27,59,835 units * 2 TVS Jupiter 6,13,817 units 3 Hero Maestro Edge 3,78,347 units 4 Suzuki Access 2,65,181 units 5 Yamaha Fascino 2,13,312 units 6 TVS Scooty Zest 110 62,462 units 7 Aprilia SR 150 17,189 units * The numbers fo...